as in to begin
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
after some refreshments, she fell to working with renewed vigor
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fall (to)
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In Afghanistan, a war that began after 9/11, 2,465 American lives were lost, and half that many allied troops in the campaign to oust Al Qaeda.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2025 -
The 3-1 deficit proved too much for the Dodgers to surmount — ending a day that had begun with so much optimism around Ohtani’s two-way talents with a dud of a performance and frustrating series loss in Queens.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2025
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The finding suggested that commencing metformin after a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes was associated with a better chance of living longer, compared to commencing sulfonylurea.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 May 2025
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Soon Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco arrived at his one-day event, and the cone drills and photos commenced.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2025
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Elsewhere, a Knight is brandished ominously, a match is lit, and someone starts a chess clock.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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Our trips allow guests to enjoy the perks of private yacht charters, luxury hotels, bespoke itineraries and high-touch service, all while sharing the cost with like-minded travelers who may start as strangers but quickly feel like longtime friends.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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When Snow tried to ask questions, the woman would deflect or try to get off the phone quickly.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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Prosper got off to a quick start and never let the Indians in the game as the Eagles took Game 3 and the series from Keller 7-0 on Saturday, May 24, at Dallas Jesuit High School.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 May 2025
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The bill, aimed at rectifying inequality in land ownership left over from South Africa's racial apartheid system, opens pathways for the government to seize private land for public use – sometimes without compensation.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Mikayla instructs them to close their eyes, take a bite, then open them.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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The organization, which was founded specifically to challenge changes to Scotland’s Gender Recognition Act, reportedly received £70,000 (roughly $88,200) worth of donations from Rowling herself in 2024.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
27 May 2025
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To help catalyze this vision, Mani founded Jagriti Yatra in 2008.—
Robert C. Wolcott,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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“Fall (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fall%20%28to%29. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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